Power BI: Data Visualization and Dashboards

This instructor-led Power BI Training Program equips participants with end-to-end skills in data analysis, visualization, and business intelligence using Microsoft Power BI.

Designed to align with Microsoft’s recommended learning paths and exam objectives (including PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification), this course offers hands-on practice, real-world scenarios, and guided instruction to help learners connect, transform, analyze, and visualize data effectively.

Ideal for analysts, business professionals, and technical teams, this program enables participants to design interactive dashboards, share insights, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Overview

Duration & Delivery

• Format: Instructor-led training (Online or In-Person)

• Duration: 3 Days (customizable to client needs)

• Includes: Interactive lectures, hands-on labs, real-world projects, exam-aligned exercises, course materials

• Instructor: Microsoft Certified Data Analyst / Power BI professional

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Connect to, import, and transform data from various sources

• Model data effectively with Power BI Desktop

• Create calculated columns, measures, and DAX formulas

• Build interactive reports and dashboards

• Use data visualization best practices

• Share insights with Power BI Services and apps

• Manage and secure data access

• Prepare for Microsoft’s PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst exam objectives

Program Features

• Aligned with Microsoft’s recommended curriculum and exam objectives

• Hands-on labs using Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service

• Real-world scenarios and datasets

• Live instructor guidance with step-by-step demos

• Practice exercises similar to PL-300 exam questions

• Emphasis on business-ready reporting and storytelling

• Delivered by Microsoft Certified Power BI professional

Detailed Course Schedule

Day 01: Getting Started with Power BI

• Introduction to the Power BI Ecosystem

• Overview of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service

• Connecting to data sources (Excel, databases, web, cloud)

• Data import, profiling, and initial exploration

• Hands-on lab: Import and explore sample datasets

Outcome: Ability to connect to diverse data sources and navigate Power BI’s interface confidently.

Day 02: Data Transformation and Modeling

• Cleaning and transforming data with Power Query Editor

• Shaping, merging, and appending queries

• Building a data model with relationships

• Creating calculated columns and measures with DAX

• Introduction to time intelligence functions

• Hands-on lab: Data transformation and modeling for analysis

Outcome: Skills to prepare and model data for robust analysis.

Day 03: Visualization, Analysis, and Sharing Insights

• Designing interactive reports and dashboards

• Best practices for data visualization and storytelling

• Using slicers, filters, drill-throughs, and bookmarks

• Publishing reports to Power BI Service

• Creating dashboards and apps for sharing

• Managing access, security roles, and row-level security (RLS)

• PL-300-style practice questions and exam tips

• Wrap-up, Q&A, next steps

Outcome: Ability to design compelling reports, share securely, and prepare for certification.

Hands-On Learning Approach

• Instructor-led demos with real-world datasets

• Guided labs covering each step of the Power BI workflow

• Interactive discussions and best practice sharing

• Real-world case studies for business scenarios

• Practice exercises aligned with Microsoft exam objectives

• Instructor feedback and coaching throughout

Empower your team to analyze data, design impactful dashboards, and drive business decisions with Power BI.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of Excel and data concepts

• No prior Power BI experience is required

• Data analysts and business intelligence professionals

• Business analysts and decision-makers

• Report developers and data stewards

• IT professionals supporting business reporting needs

• Managers seeking self-service analytics capabilities

• Anyone preparing for the Microsoft PL-300 certification exam

Who Should Attend?

Certification Readiness

This program is designed to provide comprehensive support for preparing for the Microsoft PL-300:
Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification

Participants receive:

• Comprehensive, exam-aligned curriculum

• Practice exercises and sample questions

• Certificate of Completion (documenting training hours)

• Personalized guidance on exam preparation and application